Billy Martin
American professional baseball shortstop
About Billy Martin
Lived 1894 – 1949 (aged 55). Billy Martin was an American professional baseball player and shortstop.
William Gloyd Martin (February 13, 1894 – September 14, 1949) was an American Major League Baseball player. Martin played for the Boston Braves in as shortstop. After Martin's baseball career ended he founded Martin's Tavern in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
Martin was born in Washington, D.C., and died in Arlington, Virginia.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Billy Martin?
American professional baseball shortstop
When was Billy Martin born?
Billy Martin was born on 13 February 1894 in Washington, D.C..
When did Billy Martin die?
Billy Martin died on 14 September 1949 in Arlington County.
What was Billy Martin's occupation?
Billy Martin was a professional baseball player and shortstop.
What nationality was Billy Martin?
Billy Martin was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Billy Martin (shortstop)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Billy Martin. https://biography.guide/billy-martin-professional-baseball-player/
MLA: "Billy Martin." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/billy-martin-professional-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Billy Martin." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/billy-martin-professional-baseball-player/.
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